TLDR;
This YouTube video by Dear Sir is a comprehensive guide to acing the English exam, focusing on key chapters from the First Flight textbook. It emphasizes understanding concepts, practicing self-study, and avoiding last-minute cramming. The video provides detailed explanations, important keywords, and strategies for answering different types of questions effectively.
- Focus on self-study and avoid marathon live classes.
- Understand key concepts and keywords for each chapter.
- Practice writing answers and avoid rote learning.
- Prioritize understanding over memorization.
Intro [0:06]
The video begins with a welcome message and an assurance that the upcoming English exam will be the best one yet. The speaker promises to provide solutions to all problems related to the exam, emphasizing a fun and easy approach to learning. He acknowledges the fatigue from the math exam and aims to make English a compensating subject.
Math Exam Analysis and Strategy for English [0:30]
The speaker addresses concerns about the math exam, noting the trend of long marathon classes and lack of self-practice. He advises against repeating this mistake for the English exam, advocating for a formula of 4 hours of teaching followed by 8 hours of self-revision. He stresses the importance of student-centered learning and promises not to conduct lengthy marathon sessions.
Four-Day Plan for English Exam [5:39]
The speaker outlines a four-day plan for covering the English syllabus. Day 1 focuses on First Flight chapters, Day 2 on Footprints Without Feet, Day 3 on poems, and Day 4 on grammar and final revisions. He assures viewers that his grammar sessions are highly effective and promises to provide key questions for the final revision day.
A Letter to God - Introduction [7:56]
The session begins with the chapter "A Letter to God." The speaker introduces the chapter by discussing its title and the basic premise of a letter being written to God. He emphasizes understanding the story at a fundamental level, even for those with limited English proficiency.
A Letter to God - Key Details and Vocabulary [9:29]
The speaker introduces the main character, Lencho, a farmer who works in a cornfield and expects rainfall. However, a hailstorm destroys his crop, leading him to write a letter to God. The speaker then introduces key vocabulary words from the chapter, such as peasant, harvest, drizzle, hailstorm, starvation, conscience, amiable, and crooks, explaining their meanings and usage.
A Letter to God - Detailed Explanation [13:04]
Lencho is described as a hardworking farmer with a strong belief in God. He anticipates rain to nourish his cornfield for a profitable harvest. When a hailstorm destroys his crops, threatening his family's survival, Lencho, though disheartened, maintains his faith in God. He writes a letter requesting 100 pesos.
A Letter to God - Postmaster's Role and Lencho's Reaction [21:09]
Lencho goes to town to post his letter addressed to God. The postmaster initially laughs but then turns serious, deciding not to shake the writer's faith. He contributes from his salary and collects money from colleagues, managing to gather 70 pesos. He sends the money in an envelope, making it seem like a reply from God. Lencho, upon finding only 70 pesos, becomes angry and writes another letter to God, distrusting the post office employees and calling them "a bunch of crooks."
A Letter to God - Exam-Oriented Discussion [25:55]
The speaker summarizes the chapter, highlighting Lencho's character as a hardworking farmer with robust faith in God. He expects rain but faces a hailstorm, leading him to write a letter to God. The postmaster initially laughs but decides to maintain Lencho's faith, contributing money and sending a reply as if from God. Lencho, upon receiving only 70 pesos, expresses distrust and asks for the remaining amount directly.
A Letter to God - NCERT Questions [30:55]
The speaker discusses NCERT questions related to the chapter, providing answers and explaining how to approach them. He emphasizes that the long answer he provided covers most of the questions. He also explains why Lencho compares raindrops to new coins and his feelings when the hailstorm stopped.
A Letter to God - Additional Points and PQQs [36:43]
Lencho also mentions that a plague of locusts would not have destroyed his fields as badly as the hailstorm. He maintains hope, stating, "No one dies of hunger," reflecting his optimism. The speaker also discusses the role of Lencho's supportive family. He then proceeds to discuss previous year questions (PYQs), emphasizing the importance of answering in English and using the learned concepts.
A Letter to God - Diary Entry Questions and Important Tips [46:30]
The speaker discusses diary entry questions and mentions a video on competency-based questions for six-mark questions. He emphasizes the importance of the long answer provided and highlights the most important questions from the chapter: What happened with Lencho? and the role of the postmaster.
Long Walk to Freedom - Introduction [52:19]
The speaker transitions to the next chapter, "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela. He introduces Nelson Mandela as the first Black President of South Africa, who spent 27 years in prison. The chapter is about the struggle against apartheid and the establishment of democracy in South Africa.
Long Walk to Freedom - Key Details and Inauguration [53:43]
"Long Walk to Freedom" is Nelson Mandela's autobiography. The chapter includes a description of the inauguration ceremony on May 10, 1994, at the Union Buildings amphitheater in Pretoria. Nelson Mandela took the oath as the first Black President of South Africa in the presence of many international dignitaries.
Long Walk to Freedom - Mandela's Speech and Key Beliefs [1:03:37]
In his speech, Mandela assured his countrymen that South Africa would never experience the same oppression again. He acknowledged the sacrifices of freedom fighters who could not witness this day. Mandela believed that courage is not the absence of fear but overcoming it. He also stated that every human has two responsibilities: towards his family and towards his country.
Long Walk to Freedom - Freedom and Oppression [1:10:25]
Mandela realized that his freedom was an illusion and that he was a slave to exploitation. He believed that both the oppressor and the oppressed are prisoners, with the oppressor being a prisoner of hatred. The speaker highlights the key points: two obligations, the oppressor and oppressed, and Mandela's definition of courageous.
Long Walk to Freedom - NCERT Questions and Voice Issues [1:19:17]
The speaker discusses NCERT questions related to the chapter, such as why international leaders attended the inauguration and what Mandela meant by being the sum of all African patriots. He also addresses voice issues and provides a link to a video on unseen passages.
Long Walk to Freedom - Extract Based Questions and Important Points [1:34:54]
The speaker discusses extract-based questions and highlights important points, such as Mandela's family-loving nature and the guard's humanity. He also mentions that the key is to use the long answer and adapt it to the specific question.
Two Stories About Flying - Introduction [1:36:28]
The speaker transitions to the next chapter, "Two Stories About Flying," which includes "His First Flight" and "Black Aeroplane."
His First Flight - Key Details and Vocabulary [1:44:14]
The first story is about a young seagull afraid to fly due to distrust in its wings. Despite his siblings flying fearlessly, he cannot muster the courage. The speaker introduces key vocabulary words like ledge, skim, upbraid, seagull, brink, devour, blazing, and plateau.
His First Flight - Detailed Explanation [1:46:58]
The young seagull is afraid to fly because of distrust in his wings. His younger siblings can fly fearlessly, but he cannot gather the courage. His parents try to encourage him, but he remains fearful. One day, his mother brings food but stops mid-flight, causing him to dive for the food. As he falls, his wings spread, and he takes his first flight.
His First Flight - Exam-Oriented Discussion [1:54:08]
The speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering the key details: the seagull's distrust in his wings, his fear of flying, and his parents' threats. The main point is that he gets maddened out of hunger and dives for the fish, leading to his first flight. The most important question is how the young seagull took his first flight.
Black Aeroplane - Key Details and Explanation [1:57:21]
The second story is about a pilot, Frederick Forsyth, flying from Paris to London. He dreams of a holiday with his family but encounters dark clouds. He risks his life and heads straight into the storm. Everything gets dark, and all instruments stop working. He sees another plane flying next to him, which guides him out of the storm. After landing, he asks about the other pilot but is told there was no other plane.
Black Aeroplane - Important Points and Questions [2:03:13]
The speaker highlights the key points: everything gets dark, instruments stop working, and he sees another plane. He emphasizes the importance of remembering these details. He also discusses the importance of the two obligations and the difference between the oppressor and the oppressed.
From the Diary of Anne Frank - Introduction [2:12:48]
The speaker transitions to "From the Diary of Anne Frank." He introduces Anne Frank as a 13-year-old Jewish girl who lived during World War II and was a victim of the Holocaust. He emphasizes her intelligence, maturity, and wit.
From the Diary of Anne Frank - Key Details and Vocabulary [2:19:20]
Anne Frank was a 13-year-old girl who was lonely and intelligent. She decided to write her feelings in a diary, which she called Kitty. The speaker introduces key vocabulary words like incorrigible, witty, musings, old fogey, inherited, and quaking.
From the Diary of Anne Frank - Anne's Perspective and Mr. Keesing [2:26:13]
Anne believes that "paper has more patience than people." She starts her diary with a brief background of her life so that the reader can understand her thoughts easily. She writes about the result day and her classmates' nervousness. She has a good equation with all teachers except her math teacher, Mr. Keesing, who is constantly annoyed by her talking habits.
From the Diary of Anne Frank - Essays and Poem [2:32:59]
Mr. Keesing assigns her punishments in the form of essays on weird topics, such as "Chatterbox." Anne replies with a three-page essay explaining that talking is a student's trait, inherited from her mother. Mr. Keesing assigns her another essay on "An Incorrigible Chatterbox," and she does it again. On the third time, he gives her an essay on "Quack Said Mistress Chatterbox," and Anne writes a poem, making the whole class laugh, including Mr. Keesing. After that, he never punishes her for talking.
From the Diary of Anne Frank - Key Points and Questions [2:36:35]
The speaker summarizes the chapter, highlighting the key points: Anne's reasons for writing in a diary, her relationship with Mr. Keesing, and the essays she wrote. He emphasizes the importance of remembering the key lines and concepts.
From the Diary of Anne Frank - PYQs and Important Tips [2:42:31]
The speaker discusses PYQs related to the chapter, such as why Anne wanted to keep a diary and why she thought paper had more patience than people. He also emphasizes the importance of knowing Anne's character sketch.
Glimpses of India - A Baker from Goa - Introduction [2:49:32]
The speaker transitions to the next chapter, "Glimpses of India," starting with "A Baker from Goa."
A Baker from Goa - Key Details and Explanation [2:52:16]
"A Baker from Goa" is a story about the bakers in Goan culture during Portuguese rule. The author tells about his childhood when people ate logs of bread made in big furnaces. The bakers are known as "paders" and used to be friends, companions, and guides of the children. They would come at least twice a day with the jingling thud of their bamboo.
A Baker from Goa - Important Points and Questions [3:00:11]
The speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering that bakers were friends of children and that baking was a profitable business. He also mentions that the bakers' appearance was like jackfruits.
Glimpses of India - Coorg - Key Details and Explanation [3:02:50]
Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka. The writer calls it a heavenly place that lies between Mangalore and Mysore. The people of Coorg are brave and possibly of Greek or Arabic descent. The speaker also mentions the geographical conditions and adventure sports in Coorg.
Glimpses of India - Tea from Assam - Key Details and Explanation [3:12:18]
"Tea from Assam" is a story about tea, its history, and discovery. Two friends, Pranjol and Rajvir, are set to go to Assam, Pranjol's hometown. Rajvir gets excited to see the scenic beauty of the tea states. Pranjol remains calm as he was born and brought up in Assam, famously known as the tea country.
Glimpses of India - Tea from Assam - Stories and Important Points [3:14:05]
Rajvir tells Pranjol that there are many legends about the origin of tea. According to one story, it was first consumed in China and reached Europe in the 16th century. Another story is that a Chinese emperor was boiling water, and some leaves from the twigs fell into the boiling water, enhancing the taste. The speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering these stories.
Glimpses of India - PYQs and Important Tips [3:20:56]
The speaker discusses PYQs related to the chapter, such as why the author refers to Coorg as the kingdom of heaven and why Rajvir did not like to read detective stories during his journey. He also emphasizes the importance of knowing the geographical beauty of Coorg and the stories about tea discovery.
Mijbil the Otter - Introduction [3:35:26]
The speaker transitions to the next chapter, "Mijbil the Otter."
Mijbil the Otter - Key Details and Explanation [3:38:00]
The story starts with the author traveling to Basra to collect mail. He expresses his desire to domesticate an otter after losing his pet dog. Upon receiving his mail, he finds an otter accompanied by two Arabs with a note. He names the otter Mijbil.
Mijbil the Otter - Mijbil's Habits and Journey to London [3:43:11]
Mijbil was fully covered with mud and took a month of cleaning to reveal his actual color. He took some time to open up and get acquainted with his surroundings. He loved playing with water and learned to open the tap on his own. The narrator decided to go back to London and booked a flight with the condition that Mij had to be covered in a box.
Mijbil the Otter - Chaos in the Aeroplane and London Life [3:47:14]
When the narrator returned, he found that Mij had created a mess by destroying the inner lining of the box. Blood was dripping out of the holes. He cleaned it all and managed to reach just in time. The kind air hostess helped the author again by bringing Mij back to him. In London, Mij loved playing with ping pong balls, marbles, and rubber fruits.
Mijbil the Otter - Important Questions and Tips [3:51:51]
The speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering Mij's favorite hobbies and why the air hostess was kind. He also highlights the chaos in the airplane.
The Proposal - Introduction [4:02:19]
The speaker transitions to the last chapter, "The Proposal."
The Proposal - Key Details and Explanation [4:06:17]
"The Proposal" is a play about two neighbors, Lomov and Chubukov. One day, Lomov enters Chubukov's house in his evening attire. Chubukov assumes that he has come to ask for money. Lomov reveals that he has come to ask for Chubukov's daughter, Natalya's, hand in marriage.
The Proposal - Arguments and Resolution [4:52:41]
Natalya comes, and the conversation starts between the two and becomes an argument over Oxen Meadows. Chubukov also joins the argument. Suddenly, Lomov felt unwell as his heart palpitated, and he left their house. After that, Natalya got to know that Lomov had come with a marriage proposal. Chubukov runs after Lomov and gets him back. On the second time, Natalya behaved so sweetly to him, but when Lomov was about to propose to her for marriage, another argument started over dogs.
The Proposal - Final Moments and Conclusion [4:57:59]
The argument once again heated up and was also joined by Chubukov. Lomov felt exhausted and fell into the chair unconsciously. Natalya thought he was dead and started crying. When Chubukov realized that Lomov was unconscious and not dead, he gave his daughter's hand into Lomov's hand and gave his consent on Natalya's behalf and blessed them. When Lomov got his senses, he showed his excitement, but once again, they both started fighting over the dogs again.
The Proposal - Important Questions and Tips [4:58:31]
The speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering the character sketches of Lomov and Natalya.
